I am a current 11th grader who is strongly considering applying to Emory. Please chance me based on my tentative, far-from-complete profile below !
Asian Male, Korean Citizen residing in Long Island, NY, USA (soon-to-be permanent resident)
Transferred between High Schools before 11th grade (MD → NY)
GPA: Expecting 103-105 W (max is 108)
Expecting to have taken 14-15 APs by end of HS (MV Calc is given AP credit)
SAT: 1540, ACT: 35
SAT II: Math II 800, US History 740
ECs: Mediocre, wasn’t able to take any leadership positions due to my relocation before 11th grade
Summer Lab Shadowing/Internship at neurobiology lab in summer of 9th grade
~170 Volunteer Hours at Retirement Community and Hydrocephalus Association
HOSA, Math Team, Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl (No Leadership positions yet)
Student Gov’t (since I transferred)
Cross Country (10th grade Only)
More miscellaneous but relatively ‘insignificant’ activities not mentioned
I have also applied for several summer medical research programs but have yet to hear from any of them.
Awards: AIME qualifier 11th grade (AMC 12B: 100.5)
Many smaller local level STEM awards
AP Scholar with Honor (so far)
NMS Semifinalist Hopeful (PSAT: 1480, Index 221, NY cutoffs fluctuate between 220 and 221)
LOR/Essay: Not yet applicable
Major: Double major in Neuroscience and Applied Mathematics/Statistics